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AV51 MZP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 68,528 miles on the clock, averaging 2,101 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AV51 MZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,101

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,377
Average per year2,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV51 MZP 31k41k50k59k69k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage65,151 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage63,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,477 miles
Since last MOT+657 miles
PASS
Mileage62,820 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage58,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage54,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage50,855 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage49,310 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage46,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage44,171 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage41,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage38,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage35,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage32,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,818 miles
Since last MOT+929 miles
PASS
Mileage31,889 miles
Since last MOT+544 miles
PASS
Mileage31,345 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 MZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 MZP

What car is AV51 MZP?

AV51 MZP is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AV51 MZP?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 MZP was 68,528 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 MZP passed its MOT?

AV51 MZP has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2024.

Is AV51 MZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV51 MZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV51 MZP?

AV51 MZP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.